Solid reading, what I've come to expect from Hunter.
Having now read three of the Adam Fawley books, albeit in reverse order, I've come to expect a certain level of story telling from Cara Hunter and this as the first book does not disappoint.
Having recently read the 2nd book (though the order isn't crucial) the twist device was a little familiar but it didn't distract from the story, nor did I predict any part of the story.
Enjoyable as a British based modern investigation story that leans more on (what I imagine is) police work rather than glamorous whodunit style reveals.
Looking forward to reading the fourth installment.
5 Highlight(s)
You'd be amazed how many times we find kids under beds or in wardrobes. They're not lost, they're just hiding. And most of those stories don't have happy endings either.
That's what ten years on this job and three tours of the Middle East does to you.' 'Tell me about it,' says Quinn, who's not been any further than Magaluf.
well, I can't think of anything much shittier than that.' 'Is that a technical term?' 'It serves. When dealing with the untrained.' I see Anna suppress a smile.
Kids that young get things out of proportion. Especially bad things. They can't put them in perspective, and they can't see beyond how bad they feel right now. If children under twelve commit suicide, that's usually the reason why.'
He smiles then and I realize, with a ghost of self-reproach, that it's the first time I've ever seen him do it.
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